Cleaning Industry news

• BESA unveils NextGen network

  25-04-2024 09:36 via fmj.co.uk
  
  A dedicated group for young engineers and newcomers to the industry has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
  The BESA NextGen network replaces the Association’s ‘Future Leaders’ group which was formed in 2017 to support young engineers working for member companies who were seen to have future management potential.
  The new network is more broadly based and aims to provide technical knowledge, career support, and networking opportunities for youn
  
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• United Infrastructure secures contract with Cadent

  19-02-2026 13:05 via fmj.co.uk
  United Infrastructure, a leading provider of solutions for the UK’s critical infrastructure, has won a contract with Cadent Gas to deliver a major redevelopment at Bromley-By-Bow Gasworks, one of London’s most historically significant industrial sites.
  Home to the UK’s largest collection of Grade II listed gasholders, Bromley-By-Bow Gasworks forms a key part of the wider Bromley-By-Bow masterplan, which aims to preserve the site’s industrial heritage while unlocking
  
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• The road ahead 2026: Challenges and opportunities for FM

  19-02-2026 12:47 via fmj.co.uk
  The facilities management sector faces a range of challenges in 2026. These include dealing with economic pressures, attracting and retaining talent, navigating rapid technological changes and increasing sustainability demands. How do you think the sector will meet these challenges and create opportunities this year?
  THE STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S VIEWDAVE HARRIS,VINCI FACILITIES
  As 2026 begins, facilities management stands at a crossroads. Economic pressures are real, but the big
  
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• It’s not all tiaras and turrets: The chartered director behind the maintenance of the Royal estate  

  19-02-2026 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  The Property Section of the Royal Household is responsible for the upkeep of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and a diverse estate including residential properties, workshops and mausolea
  Tim Maynard, Head of Property Projects, has been overseeing the delivery of high profile projects, across the vast royal estate, for over a decadeAfter starting his career in the property and construction sector and qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Tim Maynard began a defining chapter in 2014 when
  
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• IWFM relaunches Women in FM Network

  19-02-2026 11:27 via fmj.co.uk
  IWFM has relaunched its Women in FM Network, renewing the Institute’s commitment to supporting women across the workplace and facilities management profession.
  The refreshed WiFM Network will focus on widening participation, strengthening career pathways and helping more women thrive in every part of the sector.
  IWFM says whilst the workplace and facilities management profession continues to evolve at pace, women remain underrepresented in senior FM roles and specialist pathways. In recogn
  
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• Former Carillion Chief Exec fined by the FCA

  19-02-2026 11:04 via fmj.co.uk
  Richard Howson has been fined £237,700 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for his part in misleading statements being issued by Carillion plc.
  As Group Chief Executive, the FCA said Howson was aware of serious financial troubles in Carillion’s UK construction business, yet he failed to reflect this in company announcements or alert its board and audit committee, leading to poor oversight.
  The fine was imposed after Howson withdrew his challenge to the FCA’s decision.
  Hows
  
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• Churchill retains Bronze EcoVadis Medal for sustainability 

  19-02-2026 10:24 via fmj.co.uk
  Churchill Group awarded Bronze EcoVadis Medal for its sustainability performance
  Churchill Group has retained its Bronze EcoVadis Medal and improved on its score from last year, placing it in the 71st percentile of all companies rated.
  The company’s environmental performance was a particular highlight, with full marks for both certifications and coverage – reflecting the breadth of its ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accreditations across its operations. It also achieved particularly strong
  
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• Director hire at Atlas

  19-02-2026 10:03 via fmj.co.uk
  UK-based facilities management business, Atlas, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Boris Pomroy as Group Marketing and Communications Director.
  Pomroy took up the role in January and reports to Group CEO Chris Wisely. He will lead marketing and communications across the Group, with a focus on telling the Atlas story through the lens of its 15,000 colleagues and supporting the next phase of disciplined, sustainable growth.
  Pomroy brings a multi-sector career spann
  
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• Dulux partners with nooku to highlight impact of water-based and 99.9% VOC-free paint on indoor air quality

  19-02-2026 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  AkzoNobel has announced a new partnership between Dulux and nooku, the indoor air quality monitor, to showcase the measurable benefits of choosing water-based and low-VOC paints, such as Dulux Trade Diamond Matt 99.9% VOC Free Emulsion, Dulux Easycare Kitchen and Dulux Walls and Ceilings ranges, on indoor air quality.
  Dulux has long been working to reduce solvent levels across many of its product ranges, from trim to emulsions and wood and metal paints. Although the pollution impact of VOCs (Vol
  
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• A clean floor isn’t a safe floor, uncovering the hidden dangers

  18-02-2026 14:49 via chtmag.com
  A high-gloss finish is often a mask for a high-risk environment. Even a seemingly shiny floor can hide unseen risks that impact the safety of your workforce, as Cheryl Wallace, European Product & Commercialisation Manager at New Pig explains
  Slips, trips, and falls remain the single most common cause of major injury in UK workplaces. They aren’t just HR headaches; they are a financial drain, costing employers approximately £512 million annually in lost production and legal liabil
  
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• Christeyns strengthens UK team ready for 2026 growth

  18-02-2026 13:40 via chtmag.com
  Bradford-based hygiene specialist, Christeyns UK, has added five new team members to its commercial laundry division and rewarded key team members with promotions as it focuses on growth and developing talent.
  To further support operations in the UK, Christeyns has expanded its territorial field team by three and added two new engineers to its dedicated engineering division based at its purpose-built Cutler Heights Engineering Hub.
  Christeyns commercial laundry division handles multi-million pou
  
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• BCC report shows steady growth in the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry

  18-02-2026 13:28 via fmj.co.uk
  The value of the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry continues to grow, reaching almost £72 billion according to latest figures, with the number of staff employed and number of businesses also on the up.
  The rise from 67.7 billion in 2022 (the figure has been revised up) to nearly £72 billion in 2023 for the amount the sector contributes to the nation’s wealth maintains its position as one of the UK‘s top 10 industries, according to the British Cleaning Council’s (
  
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• Newly-published research shows steady growth in the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry

  18-02-2026 13:16 via chtmag.com
  The value of the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry continues to grow, reaching almost £72 billion according to latest figures, with the number of staff employed and number of businesses also on the up.
  The rise from 67.7 billion in 2022 (the figure has been revised up) to nearly £72 billion in 2023 for the amount the sector contributes to the nation’s wealth maintains its position as one of the UK‘s top 10 industries, according to the British Cleaning Council’s (
  
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• Tackling Maintenance Backlogs with a Reactive Helpdesk Module

  18-02-2026 12:30 via fmj.co.uk
  Tackle your maintenance backlogs and proactively manage your faults with a Reactive Helpdesk software module as part of an easy-to-use CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) solution.
  Managing fault reporting and maintenance requests can be complex, but a good CAFM solution can make this simple. Your team, as well as wider building users, can log issues and faults. The real time updates enable you to manage and monitor what is happening at every stage of works, right through resolution to f
  
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• Top 10 countries for LEED in Europe

  18-02-2026 12:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the premier organisation independently recognising excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, have announced the inaugural Top 10 European Countries for LEED ranking for 2025.
  LEED certification continued to grow across Europe amid shifting market conditions and rising demand for sustai
  
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• Fixing FM failures demands integrated specialist tech

  18-02-2026 11:41 via fmj.co.uk
  Harry Dodd-Noble, Chief Product Officer, askporter
  Facilities management is at an important moment. A new report from askporter, ‘Overcoming staff shortages and quality gaps with technology’, reveals a worrying issue that is undermining technology adoption and creating inefficiencies.The research found that 75 per cent of FMs are experiencing an operational disconnect that interrupts technology integration. This crisis is not due to a lack of solutions, but a failure of existing bui
  
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• Occupiers prioritise employee experience as building technology adoption increases

  18-02-2026 11:24 via fmj.co.uk
  New research from international real estate advisor, Savills, shows that occupiers across the UK office market are increasingly adopting building technologies, with employee experience, reliable connectivity and sustainability emerging as the strongest drivers of investment. However, the findings also indicate that fully integrated smart workplaces remain limited, with organisations continuing to face barriers around system complexity, data security and uncertainty over financial returns.
  The su
  
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• Hygiacura bond listing signals ‘game-changing’ funding model for UK FM sector

  18-02-2026 11:00 via fmj.co.uk
  UK facilities management group Hygiacura has launched a listed bond to fund its continued expansion across the UK FM sector in what the company believes marks a “game-changing shift” in how profitable service businesses can be financed and acquired.
  The bond, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange’s MTF market from Monday 16th February 2026, carries an 8.175 per cent annual coupon and matures in December 2029, offering investors predictable income while supporting Hygiacura&rsquo
  
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• apetito is transforming university catering in Loughborough

  18-02-2026 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  apetito has launched its new Hot Grab & Go concept pilot at Loughborough University. Designed to revolutionise the delivery of hot food across campus, the initiative ensures staff & students have access to nutritious, convenient meals wherever they are.
  By working closely together, apetito & Loughborough University have developed a test & learn approach that is continually refined through operational experience and feedback from staff and students. This collaboration represents
  
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• New MD at Condair

  18-02-2026 09:34 via fmj.co.uk
  Humidity control specialist, Condair, has appointed Steve Winslet as its new Managing Director. Steve joins Condair with over 20 years’ experience in leading companies across the manufacturing and building products sectors. With a track record of successfully boosting growth in companies such as EcoTherm, SiG, Armarii and Victorian Sliders, Steve brings a wealth of strategic and commercial expertise to the UK’s leading humidifier manufacturer.
  Steve comments: “I am delighted to
  
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• Newly-published research launched at Manchester Cleaning Show 2026

  18-02-2026 08:00 via cleaningmag.com
  The value of the cleaning, hygiene and waste industry continues to grow, reaching almost £72 billion according to latest figures, with the number of staff employed and number of businesses also on the up. The rise from £67.7 billion in 2022 (the figure has been revised up) to nearly £72 billionn in 2023 for the amount the sector contributes to the nation’s wealth maintains its position as one of the UK‘s top ten industries, according to the British Cleaning Council&
  
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• Foodbuy Group launches procurement division for the education sector

  17-02-2026 14:33 via fmj.co.uk
  Foodbuy Group, the UK’s largest Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO), and part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has launched ProcurED, a dedicated procurement division supporting the education sector to make procurement simpler, smarter, and more cost effective.
  ProcurED works with nurseries, schools, colleges and universities that self-operate their catering and services in-house, providing access to Foodbuy Group’s £2.5 billion+ buying power, efficiencies, and established pr
  
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• Cardo Group snaps up Trident Maintenance Services 

  17-02-2026 13:42 via fmj.co.uk
  Cardo Group has acquired Trident Maintenance Services Ltd, a well-established provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement services across England and Scotland.
  The business works with a wide range of clients across the social housing, healthcare, education, custodial, and commercial sectors, delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement programmes.
  The acquisition of Trident further strengthens Cardo Group’s national footprint, enhancing regi
  
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• Flex/26 London: Shaping the Future of Work and Facilities

  17-02-2026 13:14 via fmj.co.uk
  As organisations continue to navigate rapid change in how people work and how workplaces operate, the role of workplace and facilities teams has never been more crucial. Flex/26 London brings together leading voices from across the industry for a full day of learning, discussion, and practical insight into what’s next for the built environment.
  Hosted by Eptura, the event creates space for FM, real estate, workplace experience, and operations leaders to explore new challenges, discover eme
  
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• Explore the latest workplace innovations and best practices at Flex/26 London

  17-02-2026 13:06 via fmj.co.uk
  Leading workplace management provider, Eptura, is hosting Flex/26 London, an exclusive one-day event that aims to help organisations create more efficient workplaces.
  Taking place on Wednesday, March 4 at the Biltmore Mayfair, senior leaders shaping workplace, real estate, facilities, and technology strategy across the UK and Europe will come together to explore the latest innovations and best practices. Attendees represent major enterprise portfolios, high-growth firms, and influential public a
  
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• Kärcher UK unveils educational campaign ‘Partners in Shine’ 

  17-02-2026 12:17 via chtmag.com
  World-renowned cleaning provider Kärcher UK has announced its latest educational campaign, Partners in Shine. Highlighting the combined power of sweepers and scrubber dryers used together, the campaign will empower cleaning teams to deliver safer, smarter and more effective floorcare in professional environments.
  The campaign reinforces best practice: sweeping first, then scrubber drying, to improve cleaning performance while helping to protect equipment and extend its working life.
  At the
  
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• CSSG primed for growth with landmark appointment

  17-02-2026 12:02 via chtmag.com
  Capital Service Solutions Group (CSSG), one of Scotland’s leading specialist cleaning companies, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of its first head of HSEQ and Facilities Management.
  Lawrence Curran joins the Livingston-based firm from a similar position at veterinary services company Linnaeus.
  A former facilities manager at South Lanarkshire Council, he brings a wealth of experience to the new role as CSSG prepares for its next phase of growth with a focus
  
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• Climate action in education

  17-02-2026 11:45 via fmj.co.uk
  Schools need to evidence real climate action reporting in 2026. Jamie Livingston, School Estates & Sustainability Mentor, iAM Compliant explains how
  Energy inefficiency has become an educational tax. Schools spend more than half a billion pounds a year on energy, with costs now sitting only behind staffing as the biggest line in the budget. At the same time, the Department for Education’s (DfE) sustainability expectations are moving from gentle encouragement to clear direction. Every s
  
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• OCS launches Energy Services

  17-02-2026 11:29 via fmj.co.uk
  OCS has launched Energy Services, a dedicated and fully integrated business unit supporting the full energy lifecycle and accelerating net zero delivery across UK & Ireland estates.
  The launch brings together OCS’ engineering, renewables, infrastructure, and FM expertise under a single, structured model enabling customers to deliver measurable carbon reduction, energy savings, and long-term estate resilience.
  OCS Energy Services packages the organisation’s existing energy and eng
  
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• Mite extends Co-op security partnership

  17-02-2026 11:11 via fmj.co.uk
  Mitie has extended its security partnership with the Co-op by a further five years, providing security, alarm monitoring and crime and intelligence services to more than 2,300 stores, plus Co-op’s 800 funeral care homes.
  The contract was originally awarded to Mitie in 2018, with the extension now taking it to 2030.
  The new agreement will see Mitie continue to play a vital role in protecting Co-op’s colleagues, customers and its estate, ensuring that stores offer a safe and welcoming
  
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